Psychological Morbidity among Residential College Students

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ann, J. J ◽  
Sherin, P. A
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Environmental Changes ◽  
General Health Questionnaire ◽  
Somatic Symptoms ◽  
Severe Depression ◽  
Negative Influence ◽  
Induction Programs ◽  
Social Dysfunction ◽  
Residential College ◽  
Family Issues

Aim: The aim of the study was to understand the health risks among residential college students as a result of the various developmental and environmental changes. Methods: In this study 183 residential college students between the age group 16-17 years were selected using purposive sampling from different colleges in Bangalore. After this General health Questionnaire (GHQ) was administered on these students and it measured the following factors: somatic symptoms, anxiety/insomnia, social dysfunction and severe depression. Content analysis was done to analyze the open ended questions. Results: The scoring and interpretation was done according to the manual. The results showed that out of 183 college students, 61 (33%) of them were above the threshold of distress. It was further noticed that due to academic pressure, irregular sleep patterns and drug addiction 31.1% of the students had positive scores on the anxiety category. 16.4% showed symptoms of depression as they had relationship problems, experienced some trauma, were away from family and close friend. A 26.2% portrayed social dysfunction due to dysfunctional thinking patterns, family issues, depression and language barrier. Another 26.2% exhibiting somatic symptoms was a result of ill-health, unhealthy food habits and environmental factors like climate, temperature and water. Conclusion: The study implies on sensitizing teachers about these challenges and its negative influence on growing individuals. It also highlights the ways to equip adolescents with ways to overcome these challenges through induction programs and activities that would enhance cohesion among peers.

scholarly journals Emotional Exhaustion in Housewives and Alzheimer Patients’ Caregivers: Its Effects on Chronic Diseases, Somatic Symptoms and Social Dysfunction

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (18) ◽  
pp. 3250 ◽  
Author(s):  
Campos-Puente ◽  
Avargues-Navarro ◽  
Borda-Mas ◽  
Sánchez-Martín ◽  
Aguilar-Parra ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Diseases ◽  
Emotional Exhaustion ◽  
Ad Hoc ◽  
Structural Model ◽  
General Health Questionnaire ◽  
Somatic Symptoms ◽  
Maslach Burnout Inventory ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Social Dysfunction ◽  
Cross Sectional

Background: Emotional exhaustion causes adverse effects in those who suffer from it. Housewives are not excluded. Domestic and care chores, which are considered to be sources of stress, increase when taking on the role of caregiver for a family member with Alzheimer’s disease. Objective: To analyse the influence of emotional exhaustion, somatic symptoms and social dysfunction, based on the activity they carry out. Methodology: Cross-sectional survey. 193 women participated, of which: housewives (HWs) (n = 97), and Alzheimer’s patient caregiver-housewives (CHWs) (n = 96). The evaluation tools were: sociodemographic/working data questionnaire (ad hoc), Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) and Goldberg General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-28). Results: High rates of emotional exhaustion are observed, as well as an existing positive link between chronic diseases, somatic symptoms and social dysfunction. The structural model indicates that emotional exhaustion predicts the amount and extent of diseases, somatic symptoms and social dysfunction. The influence is higher in CHWs. Limitations: Sample procedure implemented at convenience; the variable of the grade of dependence of the Alzheimer’s patient caregiver was not included in the study. Conclusions: The domestic and care chores that HWs and CHWs carry out affect their health. Hence the need to develop psychoeducative programmes that are adapted to the particular needs of these women and focused on the different areas of their everyday lives.

Relationship between Belief in Good Luck and General Health

1999 ◽  
Vol 85 (3) ◽  
pp. 971-972 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liza Day ◽  
John Maltby ◽  
Ann Macaskill
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
General Health ◽  
General Health Questionnaire ◽  
Somatic Symptoms ◽  
Good Luck ◽  
Health Questionnaire ◽  
Social Dysfunction ◽  
Undergraduate University Students

62 undergraduate university students were administered the 12-item Belief in Good Luck Scale of Darke and Freedman and the General Health Questionnaire of Goldberg and Williams. Scores on belief in good luck showed a significant correlation of −.29 with anxiety and −.35 with depression but correlations were not significant for somatic symptoms (.15) and social dysfunction (.15).

Convergent Validity of the Arabic Scale of Mental Health

2012 ◽  
Vol 110 (1) ◽  
pp. 16-24 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmed M. Abdel-Khalek
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
College Students ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
General Health Questionnaire ◽  
Somatic Symptoms ◽  
Symptom Checklist ◽  
Health Questionnaire ◽  
Kuwait University ◽  
Correlation Matrices ◽  
Neuroticism Scale

To estimate the convergent validity of the Arabic Scale of Mental Health, three convenience separate samples ( ns = 162, 168, 138) of volunteer Kuwaiti college students, ages 19 to 32 years, responded anonymously to several scales measuring psychopathology Analyses showed total ratings for the scale correlated negatively with those of the Kuwait University Anxiety Scale, Factorial Arabic Neuroticism Scale, Somatic Symptoms Inventory, Arabic Scale of Insomnia, the nine subscales of the Symptom Checklist-90—R, the Beck Depression Inventory, and the seven subscales of the General Health Questionnaire. Three separate correlation matrices were subjected to principal components analyses for which a single bipolar factor, Mental health versus psychopathology, was retained in all three matrices. Loadings for the Arabic Scale of Mental Health were −.76, −.64, and −.76. It was concluded that this scale has suitable convergent validity.

A scaled version of the General Health Questionnaire

1979 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 139-145 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. P. Goldberg ◽  
V. F. Hillier
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
General Health ◽  
Care Setting ◽  
Primary Care Setting ◽  
General Health Questionnaire ◽  
Somatic Symptoms ◽  
Severe Depression ◽  
Health Questionnaire ◽  
Item Questionnaire

SYNOPSISThis study reports the factor structure of the symptoms comprising the General Health Questionnaire when it is completed in a primary care setting. A shorter, 28-item GHQ is proposed consisting of 4 subscales: somatic symptoms, anxiety and insomnia, social dysfunction and severe depression. Preliminary data concerning the validity of these scales are presented, and the performance of the whole 28-item questionnaire as a screening test is evaluated. The factor structure of the symptomatology is found to be very similar for 3 independent sets of data.

scholarly journals Self-reported psychological problems and coping strategies: a web-based study in Peruvian population during the COVID-19 pandemic.

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rita Judith Ames Guerrero ◽  
Victoria Aymé Barreda Parra ◽  
Julio Cesar Huamani Cahua ◽  
Jane Banaszak Holl
Keyword(s):  
Latin American ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
General Health Questionnaire ◽  
Somatic Symptoms ◽  
Psychological Disorders ◽  
Psychological Problems ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Psychological Disturbance ◽  
Social Dysfunction ◽  
Health Crisis

Abstract BACKGROUND: The Coronavirus pandemic has disrupted health systems across the world and led to major shifts in individual behavior by forcing people into isolation in home settings. Its rapid spread has overwhelmed populations in all corners of Latin-American countries resulting in individual psychological reactions that may aggravate the health crisis. OBJECTIVE: This study reports on demographics, self-reported psychological disturbance and associated coping styles during the COVID-19 pandemic for the Peruvian population. METHODS: This cross-sectional study uses an online survey with snowball sampling that was conducted after the state of emergency was declared in Perú (on April 2nd). The General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-28) was used to identify somatic symptoms, incidence of anxiety/ insomnia, social dysfunction and depression and the Coping Strategy Questionnaire (COPE-28) mapped personal strategies to address recent stress. RESULTS: 434 self-selected participants ranging in age from 18 to 68 years old (ME =33.87) completed the survey. The majority of participants were women (61.3%), aged between 18 and 28 (41.7%), well-educated (>=85.0 %), Peruvian (94.2%), employed (57.4%) and single (71.20 %). 40.8% reported psychological problems, expressing fear of coronavirus infection (71.43%). Regression analysis shows that women developed more somatic symptoms (p<0.001*, C.I: -2.75 to -.99) and greater anxiety/insomnia (p=0.00*, C.I: -2.98 to 0.84) than men. Depression and social dysfunction were equally likely at any age. Educational status was protective against developing psychological disorders (p<0.05). While active responses (acceptance and social support) are scarcely used by individuals with psychological problems; passive strategies (such as denial, self-distraction, self-blame, disconnection, and emotional discharge) are more commonly reported.CONCLUSION: This study provides a better understanding of psychological disorders occurring during the COVID-19 pandemic in the Peruvian population. About half of the respondents reported psychological disturbance and poor coping responses. This evidence informs the need for broader promotional health policies focused on strengthening individual’s active strategies to improve mental health, especially in underprivileged groups during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.

scholarly journals Self-Reported Psychological Problems and Coping Strategies: A Web-Based Study in Peruvian Population During the COVID-19 Pandemic.

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rita Judith Ames Guerrero ◽  
Victoria Aymé Barreda Parra ◽  
Julio Cesar Huamani Cahua ◽  
Jane Banaszak Holl
Keyword(s):  
Latin American ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
General Health Questionnaire ◽  
Somatic Symptoms ◽  
Psychological Disorders ◽  
Psychological Problems ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Social Dysfunction ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Crisis

Abstract BACKGROUND: The Coronavirus pandemic has disrupted health systems across the world and led to major shifts in individual behavior by forcing people into isolation in home settings. Its rapid spread has overwhelmed populations in all corners of Latin-American countries resulting in individual psychological reactions that may aggravate the health crisis. OBJECTIVE: this study reports on demographics, self-reported psychological morbidities and associated coping styles during the COVID-19 pandemic for the Peruvian population. Methods: This cross-sectional study uses an online survey with snowball sampling that was conducted after the state of emergency was declared in Perú (on April 2nd). The General Health Questionnaire (GHQ -28) was used to identify somatic symptoms, incidence of anxiety/ insomnia, social dysfunction and depression and the Coping Strategy Questionnaire (COPE-28) mapped personal strategies to address recent stress. RESULTS: 434 self-selected participants ranging in age from 18 to 68 years old (ME =33.87) completed the survey. The majority of participants were women (61.3%), aged between 18 and 28 (41.7%), well-educated (>=85.0 %), Peruvian (94.2%), employed (57.4%) and single (71.20 %). 40.8% reported psychological problems, expressing fear of coronavirus infection (71.43%). Regression analysis shows that women developed more somatic symptoms (p<0.001*, C.I: -2.75 to -.99) and greater anxiety/insomnia (p=0.00*, C.I: -2.98 to 0.84) than men. Depression and social dysfunction were equally likely at any age. Educational status was protective against developing psychological disorders (p<0.05). While active responses (acceptance and social support) are scarcely used by individuals with psychological problems; passive strategies (such as denial, self-distraction, self-blame, disconnection, and emotional discharge) are more commonly reported.CONCLUSION: This study provides a better understanding of psychological disorders occurring during the COVID-19 pandemic in the Peruvian population. About half of the respondents reported psychological morbidity and poor coping responses. This evidence informs the need for broader promotional health policies focused on strengthening individual’s active strategies to improve mental health, especially in underprivileged groups during and after the Covid-19 pandemic.

Role of Attachment Styles in Health of Adolescents

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (8) ◽  
pp. 62-71
Author(s):  
Mohini ◽  
Nov Rattan Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Attachment Style ◽  
Attachment Styles ◽  
General Health Questionnaire ◽  
Somatic Symptoms ◽  
Secure Attachment ◽  
Social Dysfunction ◽  
Psychosocial Disorders ◽  
Adolescents And Adults ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Career Options

Adolescence is a critical life period; it is the time of lots of changes, which can be responsible for a lot of stress in a teen’s life. In this period, adolescent’s transition would start from childhood to adulthood. Many of crises related to relationships, self role, sexuality and emotional are commonly found during this time. Many physical or mental health related problems occurs in this phase, such as mood disorders, anxiety disorders, psychosocial disorders, eating disorders, obesity and many others. Students of senior classes are constantly facing many problems i.e. competitiveness with peer groups, their future career options, and their family’s hopes toward them. Attachment styles in adolescents and adults have been found to be associated with their many health outcomes related issues. The objectives of the study were to assess and compare adolescents in Health and Attachment style across the gender and to study the relationship between Health and Attachment style among adolescents. The data was collected on the sample of 300 adolescents’ males (150) and females (150) with in age range of 16-18 years from rohtak district of Haryana. Two tools i.e. General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-28), Relationship Scales Questionnaire (RSQ) were used. The data was analyzed using descriptive (Mean and S.D.) and inferential (t test) and correlation analysis. The result revealed that significant differences found between male and female adolescents on Health’s Somatic Symptoms, Social Dysfunction and Secure, Fearful and Dismissing Attachment Style. Study also reveals significant negative correlations between Somatic Symptoms and Fearful Attachment Style, between Somatic Symptoms and Dismissing Attachment Style, between Anxiety and Secure Attachment Style & between Social Dysfunction and Secure Attachment Style. Whereas significant positive correlations between Social Dysfunction and Preoccupied Attachment Style, between Social Dysfunction and Dismissing Attachment Style.

Prevalence of Subclinical Depression among College Students: A Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 16-33
Author(s):  
Anamika Modi Jain ◽  
M. Jha
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Severe Depression ◽  
Data Repository ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Teachers And Parents ◽  
A Minor ◽  
Subclinical Depression

INTRODUCTION - Early adult stage is the transition from adolescence to young adulthood, presents significant challenges like the chance to manage one’s life and affect more independent roles. A number of them adjust with these challenges and a few couldn’t manage these stressors which can cause the mental health problems. Among these problems depression is very common, and it is very difficult to detect in early stage, which often identified as a minor or subclinical depression. SD patients were in a mean position between non-depressive and depressive patients with regard to social isolation and physical destruction; women were overrepresented in the depressive and sub-depressive groups” (Schnieder et al. 2000). Study suggests the prevalence rate of subclinical depression was very high, which need urgent attention for identification and treatment. If it is ignored or left untreated long term effect may be appear in the form of major or severe depression. METHOD - A comprehensive systematic search of published literature and journal articles from Google Scholar, Pub Med, MEDLINE and EBSCO was taken. Search strategy specific to each data repository was used. During initial search 642 titles were retrieved and finally 38 empirical researches were selected based on the inclusion criteria. RESULT - Total 38 articles were selected, out of 38 approx 36 studies shows the rate of prevalence of Subclinical depression among college students and some studies based on impact and factors associated with subclinical depression. CONCLUSION - It is very important that health care providers, counselors, teachers and parents should pay special attention for early detection and treatment of subclinical depressive symptoms in early adults.

Role of perceived social support in depressive and somatic symptoms experienced by Bedouin Arab and Jewish Israeli undergraduates

2018 ◽  
Vol 56 (2) ◽  
pp. 359-378 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah Abu-Kaf ◽  
Golan Shahar ◽  
Gal Noyman-Veksler ◽  
Beatriz Priel
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
College Students ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Ethnic Minority ◽  
Emotional Support ◽  
Perceived Social Support ◽  
Somatic Symptoms ◽  
Somatic Complaints ◽  
Arab Students

Elevated levels of depressive and somatic symptoms have been documented among college students. Over the past two decades, there has been an increase in the number of Bedouin Arab students studying at institutions of higher education in southern Israel. To date, research on coping and mental health problems among students who are members of this ethnic minority has been limited. This study examined the role of three aspects of perceived social support – availability, satisfaction, and the ability to get emotional support – in predicting depressive and somatic symptoms among Jewish Israeli and Bedouin Arab college students. A total of 89 Bedouin and 101 Jewish first-year students participated in this study, which involved two assessment waves 12 to 14 months apart. Participants completed questionnaires assessing depressive symptoms, somatic complaints, three aspects of perceived social support, and demographics. At Time 1, Bedouin students exhibited higher levels of depressive and somatic symptoms and lower levels of all three aspects of social support. Regression analyses showed that level of emotional support was a prospective predictor of somatization at Time 2. Moreover, when levels of emotional support were low, ethnic group predicted depression at Time 2; emotional support predicted depression only among Bedouin Arabs. The present study highlights the importance of the use of emotional support in predicting somatic complaints and depressive symptoms specifically among Bedouin Arab students. Clinical implications on intervention programs for ethnic minority students will be discussed.

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